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This room overlooks the water. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite channels with pay movies are offered for your entertainment. A coffee/tea maker is supplied. The private bathroom has a hair dryer. Climate control, complimentary newspapers, and a phone with free local calling are conveniently included. This room is Non-Smoking.

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Holiday Inn Halifax - Harbourview

101 Wyse Rd,
Dartmouth,
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Hotel Features. Holiday Inn Halifax - Harbourview features a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness facility. This 3-star property has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room and business services. High-speed Internet access is available in public areas. Guest parking is limited, and available on a limited first-come, first-served basis (surcharge). Additional property amenities include a concierge desk, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Self parking fee: CAD 9.95 per night

Pet fee: CAD 25 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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I stayed here for 4 nights as I was attending a conference.
The room that I stayed in was excellent; however others stayed in a rooms where you couldn't open a window, or access a fridge. My room had a balcony, a fridge etc and was only $5 more per night. I did find it odd that you cannot smoke on the balcony, so it was quite a track to go outside.
It wasn't very soundproof, but also wasn't horrible either. It was very clean and comfortable. The wifi can be very spotty at times, but I was no...
I stayed here for 4 nights as I was attending a conference.
The room that I stayed in was excellent; however others stayed in a rooms where you couldn't open a window, or access a fridge. My room had a balcony, a fridge etc and was only $5 more per night. I did find it odd that you cannot smoke on the balcony, so it was quite a track to go outside.
It wasn't very soundproof, but also wasn't horrible either. It was very clean and comfortable. The wifi can be very spotty at times, but I was not paying for higher bandwidth.
Most staff generally were very friendly; however, the woman at front desk was less than ideal upon check out and appeared confused by who was covering what bills. It was a similar situation when our organizer told us that we had a continental breakfast (she called the night before), so when we had that, we were told that it was not covered, and payment was demanded by wait staff. I found this very confusing and annoying. I wonder if the organization of everything lacking. On the positive side, the breakfast they do provide is very good (but costly).
Most days the conference offered soup and sandwiches, while other days we were offered pizza and lasagne. Some of the soups were good and the lasagne was excellent. The sandwiches on the other hand had obviously been made up well in advance and stored in a fridge. The baguettes were very cold, hard, and dry.
I must say that the woman who looked after our conference stuff (changing water pictures, bringing in food etc) was VERY friendly, professional and personable. I think her name was Wendy; hats off to her for a job well done.
In general, I can't say that I would or would not recommend this location for a conference. I have no idea how much it cost to put on, so I cannot gauge value factor.
Turning left in the morning to get out of the parking lot is next to impossible. I decided to just turn around and park, rather than trying to venture to Tim's. Further up the street can be a little shady, but in general, there was no foolishness at this hotel.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGood room

29syl
from Fatima, Canada

Submitted on 15-05-2016

I really like the hotel and the room. I did not used their services so I can't really rate them but it look good.The thing that I did not like was the parking that was not underground and with no surveillance either and not included so I've seen .

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewNeeds some improvements

Giffin2014
from Cole Harbour, Canada

Submitted on 18-05-2016

My recent one night stay lead to a lack of sleep (the mattress was very hard and stiff) and the pillows were too soft (for us side sleepers). The restaurant was not open for lunch which caused problems for the delegates to the convention I was attending. The staff were great and the location is excellent.

Holiday Inn Halifax - Harbourviewvery accommodating

GehlKing
from Cambridge, Canada

Submitted on 18-05-2016

I stay at this Holiday Inn, I get there early, the people at the front desk, are so kind, they always seam to find a room that is ready for me. Always very happy to tell me directions how to get to places, the one time, the guy even came out side in the very cold windy day, to show me the way, to get to the fairy.The rooms are always clean.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewOne Night stay before my Flight

malloryy2015
from Edmonton, Canada

Submitted on 25-05-2016

I booked extremely last minute and it cost me 180! The hotel staff were friendly and welcoming when I arrived at about 10pm. I checked in and the room was nothing special. It was perfect for a quick stay but the location was dreadful. There was a ton of construction outside our top floor (7) window that happened to all start about midnight. So needless to say it was loud. The restaurant was good but a bit pricey for what we received. Also thank goodness for the laundry services at this hotel it ...
I booked extremely last minute and it cost me 180! The hotel staff were friendly and welcoming when I arrived at about 10pm. I checked in and the room was nothing special. It was perfect for a quick stay but the location was dreadful. There was a ton of construction outside our top floor (7) window that happened to all start about midnight. So needless to say it was loud. The restaurant was good but a bit pricey for what we received. Also thank goodness for the laundry services at this hotel it certainly helped me pack for my trip home!
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I think this hotel is on the Dartmouth side of the water, not the Halifax side. The neighborhood around the hotel is sketchy, and the parking lot looks creepy, especially at night. The hotel itself is showing its age inside. Rooms are small and dingy, and the bathrooms tiny. In need of a massive overhaul. If you like to get out and walk around during your stay, this is not the place in my opinion. I would highly recommend that you pay a little extra and stay on the Halifax side of the water,...
I think this hotel is on the Dartmouth side of the water, not the Halifax side. The neighborhood around the hotel is sketchy, and the parking lot looks creepy, especially at night. The hotel itself is showing its age inside. Rooms are small and dingy, and the bathrooms tiny. In need of a massive overhaul. If you like to get out and walk around during your stay, this is not the place in my opinion. I would highly recommend that you pay a little extra and stay on the Halifax side of the water, where you have museums, a boardwalk, restaurants, and a place to walk int he morning or evening. Cannot recommend this Harbourview Holiday Inn.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGood value and comfortable beds!

LadyEvergreen
from Calgary, Canada

Submitted on 07-06-2016

This Holiday Inn was better than I expected! My experiences at Holiday Inn's have been inconsistent, so I was wasn't sure what to expect. However I found this location to be a good hotel for a good value.
The views of the harbour are excellent and the beds were extremely comfortable. It is located in a very quiet neighborhood without a lot of action, so if you're looking for nightlife or vibrancy outside the front doors, this isn't the location for you.
Overall, a pleasant and comfortable st...
This Holiday Inn was better than I expected! My experiences at Holiday Inn's have been inconsistent, so I was wasn't sure what to expect. However I found this location to be a good hotel for a good value.
The views of the harbour are excellent and the beds were extremely comfortable. It is located in a very quiet neighborhood without a lot of action, so if you're looking for nightlife or vibrancy outside the front doors, this isn't the location for you.
Overall, a pleasant and comfortable stay.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGreat Location!

ipartner48
from Calgary, Canada

Submitted on 15-06-2016

Second time staying at this facility. Great location - minutes from the ferry to go over to downtown Halifax. Reception was quick and friendly - breakfast buffet was plentiful and kept fresh. Rooms were large with great views. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewAccueil chaleureux / Warm welcome

Sebomatik B
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Submitted on 16-06-2016

This cozy hotel brings you everything you need. Confort and service. And it's a walking distance from the Farmer's market (Alderney Landing) and ferry to downtown Halifax. On the other side of the coin, the food at the Hotel's restaurant isn't worth more than 2 1/2 stars. Sorry folks.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGreat location, but not without problems

todowntowner04
from Toronto, Canada

Submitted on 19-06-2016

I had two stays here in two weeks; the first room was great, as the wifi was great, the bed was comfortable, and had an in-room fridge, but the second really wasn't, as the wifi was poor in it, it was in a noisy location of the hotel at the far end of a long hallway, and had no fridge, even though it was the same type of room. Other things here need improving also, as the place is showing its age, and while there is ample parking, if you don't bring a car, public transit is close by. Would defin...
I had two stays here in two weeks; the first room was great, as the wifi was great, the bed was comfortable, and had an in-room fridge, but the second really wasn't, as the wifi was poor in it, it was in a noisy location of the hotel at the far end of a long hallway, and had no fridge, even though it was the same type of room. Other things here need improving also, as the place is showing its age, and while there is ample parking, if you don't bring a car, public transit is close by. Would definitely stay here again, but not before checking other options first.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewMore attention to detail needed.

Carole M
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Submitted on 20-06-2016

The original email confirming my stay suggested harbour views might be available upon arrival - when I asked at check-in it was not even a possibility as views are on the top two floors only and these are corporate rooms. The room I was assigned did not have a fridge and I was told there was a possibility if I checked back the next morning they were expecting guests to leave and I could move. When I went to checked I was told there was no possibility and I had been misinformed. I mentioned th...
The original email confirming my stay suggested harbour views might be available upon arrival - when I asked at check-in it was not even a possibility as views are on the top two floors only and these are corporate rooms. The room I was assigned did not have a fridge and I was told there was a possibility if I checked back the next morning they were expecting guests to leave and I could move. When I went to checked I was told there was no possibility and I had been misinformed. I mentioned the coffee pot did not work and also we would require an extension cord for my husbands CPAP machine. A new coffee pot and cord was to be sent to our room. That evening when we returned neither had been done so a new request went in.
The room is not laid out properly as the table and chairs can't be used without pulling them out from the corner and when you do that you are between the bathroom and sink in the hall. Also, two people cannot see the TV at the same time.
Most of the staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel restaurant serves good food.
The location is great for getting to Halifax by ferry.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewExcellent location!

Cyn F
from Chilliwack, Canada

Submitted on 20-06-2016

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel. The rooms were clean and the view from the 5th floor faces the harbour for a great view. The restaurant was very good and the breakfast was great. The best part was the greeting we got at check-in. The staff are amazing and we will be staying here again because of Winnie. Talk about great reception. Ask for Winnie when you get there you will love her too.

I was prepared for a mixed experience; however, after reading the reviews and downplaying my expectations, I absolutely LOVED staying here. If they do a complete renovation, it will drive up rates. If they keep it the same and change nothing, they need to do one thing to get five stars from me: put up that awesome old, vintage sign to match the property character.
For the fool who complained about having to walk across the street to go to the gym: the Dartmouth sportsplex is an amazing facility...
I was prepared for a mixed experience; however, after reading the reviews and downplaying my expectations, I absolutely LOVED staying here. If they do a complete renovation, it will drive up rates. If they keep it the same and change nothing, they need to do one thing to get five stars from me: put up that awesome old, vintage sign to match the property character.
For the fool who complained about having to walk across the street to go to the gym: the Dartmouth sportsplex is an amazing facility. Why complain about a 5 minute walk if you get a full blown workout experience?? Even includes access to the pool. An absolute no brainer for me.
I had a harbour view balcony. I would get the exact same room type again on the highest floor. Yes, the rooms aren't new, but the value for the location is unparalleled. How cool is it that you can walk to the ferry in 10 minutes and be in downtown Halifax for only $5 round trip?? Loved this convenience and experience. I just wish one of those vintage 70s HI signs greeted me. I had no problem with a bit older furnishings.
The place and their staff were awesome. Again, this is why we love tripadvisor.com. If you want updated everything, you can easily have that experience and its five star price tag. As for me, I look forward to coming back to the HI Harbourview as soon as I can. Loved it. Just put one of those vintage signs outside and 's a 5 star experience from me. =)
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewBusiness trip

DeeMDakin
from New Hamburg

Submitted on 23-06-2016

My husband stayed here for five days for business and I tagged along. Staff at the hotel were awesome! Very friendly and knowledgable. The hotel desperately needs to be renovated. Management really needs to read these reviews and push up this timeframe. Bathrooms are ridiculously small. The bedroom is fine for size just stains/rips on the carpets, fraying curtains. Hallways smell musty. We stayed on the sixth floor. Others comments about the parking lot being sketchy I don't agree with. ...
My husband stayed here for five days for business and I tagged along. Staff at the hotel were awesome! Very friendly and knowledgable. The hotel desperately needs to be renovated. Management really needs to read these reviews and push up this timeframe. Bathrooms are ridiculously small. The bedroom is fine for size just stains/rips on the carpets, fraying curtains. Hallways smell musty. We stayed on the sixth floor. Others comments about the parking lot being sketchy I don't agree with. I felt perfectly safe. I walked alone to and from the ferry and had no concerns at all. My husband travels every year and I will not return to this hotel unless there are significant upgrades.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewVery convenient location. Nice view!

da_kneesSaintJohn
from Saint John

Submitted on 28-06-2016

This is an older hotel located at the foot of Angus L MacDonald bridge to Halifax. My room, while small, was comfortable and overlooked the bridge and harbour. The sunsets were gorgeous!
At first glance, you wouldn't think this was a good location, but I found it ideal. Thanks to my smart phone, I discovered I was within a 15 min. walk from a number of cafes suitable for breakfast,in addition to the proverbial Tim Horton's. There is also a dining room in the hotel. I didn't eat there. You can a...
This is an older hotel located at the foot of Angus L MacDonald bridge to Halifax. My room, while small, was comfortable and overlooked the bridge and harbour. The sunsets were gorgeous!
At first glance, you wouldn't think this was a good location, but I found it ideal. Thanks to my smart phone, I discovered I was within a 15 min. walk from a number of cafes suitable for breakfast,in addition to the proverbial Tim Horton's. There is also a dining room in the hotel. I didn't eat there. You can also walk to the ferry terminal at Alderny Landing in 15 minutes. This would be a hassle free way to enjoy downtown Halifax without the parking woes! There's a lovely restaurant in the same building, The Wooden Monkey. Very good food and service on the harbour.
Also just down the street is a beautiful historic park, the Dartmouth Common. The rhododendrons were in full bloom. There is quite a steep hill, and after the climb, I relaxed on a bench in the sunlight while enjoying a panoramic view of the harbour and Halifax skyline.
Note that although the hotel has a pool, it is outdoor.
I wasn't bothered by traffic noise from the bridge and despite being fully booked, my room was quiet too. I'd definitely stay here again.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewService Service Service

Jason B
from

Submitted on 29-06-2016

Great Hotel with the Outstanding service. lovely hotel, in a great area staff is very nice and always tries to accommodate the guests The entire facility is impressive including the pool, restaurant, bar Restaurant was Awesome. Safe, Comfortable, clean. I would stay at this hotel again.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewBest

Lynne F
from Vancouver, Canada

Submitted on 02-07-2016

Our other booking had been messed up, so in a mad scramble to find elsewhere, without success, we managed to get a place here, with adjoining rooms. Staff were calm, considerate, helpful, despite our panicked and stressed state and got us sorted and organised. Many thanks to them for saving the day - and night. We were also right across the road from the venue we were heading off to next. Beds were comfortable and the rooms neat, tidy, clean. A restaurant is downstairs, so you don't have to trav...
Our other booking had been messed up, so in a mad scramble to find elsewhere, without success, we managed to get a place here, with adjoining rooms. Staff were calm, considerate, helpful, despite our panicked and stressed state and got us sorted and organised. Many thanks to them for saving the day - and night. We were also right across the road from the venue we were heading off to next. Beds were comfortable and the rooms neat, tidy, clean. A restaurant is downstairs, so you don't have to travel far for a decent meal. I'd recommend this hotel, especially as it's close to the McDonald Bridge and handy for downtown Halifax.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewBusiness in Nova Scotia

bruce_mackinnon
from London, Ontario

Submitted on 06-07-2016

The hotel was OK. I liked the heated outside pool and the restaurant was very good. The building is older, but comfortable.
Travel was difficult due to construction on the roads around the hotel and the area may not be the safest at night, but the area is littered with great restaurants and nice scenery.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewA pleasant stay

Swayne11
from Aarhus, Denmark

Submitted on 07-07-2016

I stayed at the Holiday Inn Halifax Harbourview, Dartmouth in a double room for 7 days. I was pleased with the stay and the location of the hotel - close to ferry to Halifax. The staff was very friendly and helpful when needed. The morning buffet was always plentiful and the staff always offered coffee and "to-go" cups and often orange juice. However, for 7 days the morning buffet was perhaps less plentiful, uniform and "fatty".
The rooms are old with great beds with free coffee. The design of ...
I stayed at the Holiday Inn Halifax Harbourview, Dartmouth in a double room for 7 days. I was pleased with the stay and the location of the hotel - close to ferry to Halifax. The staff was very friendly and helpful when needed. The morning buffet was always plentiful and the staff always offered coffee and "to-go" cups and often orange juice. However, for 7 days the morning buffet was perhaps less plentiful, uniform and "fatty".
The rooms are old with great beds with free coffee. The design of this double-standard room are not smart and space-utilizing. The toilet was located in a separate room too the sink. How about the sanitary issues of that? The toilets are filled with water almost to the edge and it conserves no water whatsoever. Soap and etc. was provided which was good. The aircondition should be turned on regularly to avoid over heating of the room.
If the rooms were designed a bit better I would be very pleased with my stay. Luckily, I did not spend a lot of time in the room which definitely would have lessened the overall grade.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewOld and ready to be closed

Neildash1
from

Submitted on 17-07-2016

The outside of the building is very impressive if you can make it to the building getting around the monster size potholes in the parking lot. The entrance is also very nice, but that's where we stop the happiness.. We were upgraded due to our IHG status to a "better" room.. We walked onto the floor out of the elevator and the carpet was wrinkled throughout the hall. Opened the door to the room, walked in and walked out! Old, musty smell and dreary looking. We went to the desk to complain a...
The outside of the building is very impressive if you can make it to the building getting around the monster size potholes in the parking lot. The entrance is also very nice, but that's where we stop the happiness.. We were upgraded due to our IHG status to a "better" room.. We walked onto the floor out of the elevator and the carpet was wrinkled throughout the hall. Opened the door to the room, walked in and walked out! Old, musty smell and dreary looking. We went to the desk to complain and were told that the property was bought by Hilton and is being closed for renovation in a month or two.. Needed it NOW. We checked out of the hotel.
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A little about me, I'm not a casual hotel visitor I spend 240 to 290 days per year for business travel in hotels
My STAY=1wk
LOCATION = Walking distance to the harbor and ferry. plenty of restaurants and things to see, nice location for the most part. approx 15 min walk.
PARKING = Ample spots for parking however not so convenient to main entrance.
VALUE= pretty good for this area and this time of year (july) about 130 to 140 cad. Fridge no microwave.
ROOM= small, out dated. Bathroom tiny and si...
A little about me, I'm not a casual hotel visitor I spend 240 to 290 days per year for business travel in hotels
My STAY=1wk
LOCATION = Walking distance to the harbor and ferry. plenty of restaurants and things to see, nice location for the most part. approx 15 min walk.
PARKING = Ample spots for parking however not so convenient to main entrance.
VALUE= pretty good for this area and this time of year (july) about 130 to 140 cad. Fridge no microwave.
ROOM= small, out dated. Bathroom tiny and sink/mirror in it's own tiny area. Bathroom too tinny to take a shower in and get dressed.
SERVICE= average to below average. Greeted not recognized as platinum member. Had to ask for water and no effort made to explain the services (which frankly i could do without anyhow).
INTERNET= no cutting out no issues with connection Great wireless connection
I don't use the pool fitness room however I can see the pool from my room and it looks very well kept. Nice area for family grass and lounge chairs
Room Tip: try to get room with balcony. the views of the harbor are great and it overlooks many interesting area features. on the same note the balcony creeps me out a bit because they can be access fairly easy by your smaller adult neighbor or neighbors children/pets etc. It's easy to just climb/crawl to next balcony or just walk between them if your a pet or child. therefore i liked my door locked.
Biggest issue i had was gaining access to the parking/building, difficult to get into and any wrong turn can sweep you away to the bridge where you pay a toll. I did this twice coming from various ways. From the Harbor it seems like it's easy but from any other direction can be a bear to get in without some U-turns or needless tolls paid to see the bridge again.
Not very quiet. Even though i have business traveler on my profile i was slid in between to parties having a great vacation.. good for them not so good for me with adjoining doors, thin walls and long work nights.
I'd say sure to the vacationer and to the business traveler ask them to get you on a quiet floor.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGreat place to stay!

travelwithmisty
from panama city

Submitted on 21-07-2016

Great location just over the bridge from Halifax. You can walk downtown or drive and park at the ferry parking. You can take a ferry for $2.50 to Halifax. We ate at the Celtic Restaurant across from the terminal. The hotel was nice a comfortable with amazing balcony views. We enjoyed sitting outside until late in the night when the sun when down. They have a nice outdoor pool, but the temperatures wee brisk. I would stay here again.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewAdequate but nothing special.

MommaScams
from Halifax, Canada

Submitted on 23-07-2016

This hotel is entirely mediocre. There isn't anything remarkable about it, and that's not necessarily a good thing.
The name of the hotel says "Halifax Harbourview" and I'm sure that's to entice tourists into thinking this hotel is in Halifax - it's not. It's on the other side of the harbour, meaning if you get a room on the water side of the hotel you will have a view of the Halifax Harbour. When the bridge is open you can drive to Halifax in 10 minutes or so for $1 but the ferry is a 15 minut...
This hotel is entirely mediocre. There isn't anything remarkable about it, and that's not necessarily a good thing.
The name of the hotel says "Halifax Harbourview" and I'm sure that's to entice tourists into thinking this hotel is in Halifax - it's not. It's on the other side of the harbour, meaning if you get a room on the water side of the hotel you will have a view of the Halifax Harbour. When the bridge is open you can drive to Halifax in 10 minutes or so for $1 but the ferry is a 15 minute walk away through a rough neighbourhood. There are no nice restaurants, shopping or entertainment within a reasonable walking distance of the hotel so I do not recommend it for tourists unless they have a car and want to drive/find parking.
The rooms themselves are small but well-maintained. I agree with other reviewers in that the hotel needs updating so I look forward to seeing what the lobby, rooms and common spaces look like after this is complete. Housekeeping staff is polite and helpful but their daily hallway 7:30am vacuuming got old quickly. The front desk staff helped me fix an issue and they were fast and efficient during check-in, when asked for help and during the exceptionally easy check-out.
I stayed in two rooms and my first bed was quite firm and the second quite soft, so although both were comfortable I'm not sure how consistent the beds are. Each bed comes with pillows labeled "firm" and "soft" which was very helpful. The lighting in the bathroom prep area was good and the water pressure in the shower was great!
My room came with complimentary breakfast (although I had to argue with a staff member who, on my first morning, insisted it did not) that was certainly not worth the price the restaurant usually charged. Packaged scrambled eggs, greasy meats and disappearing staff meant I usually went to breakfast at the hotel and then bought a real breakfast at another location. I ordered room service three times during my week-long stay and while the food was fine it was not good value for the price. This is also true for the wifi - it was free but so inconsistent and slow that I simply turned it off and used data instead.
If I can help it, I will not be staying at this hotel again and I will not be recommending it to anyone.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewFixer Upper

Maritime_Mike
from Dieppe, Canada

Submitted on 24-07-2016

I want to begin with saying that staff at the hotel were very accommodating. Our concerns and request were dealt with prompt service. The hotel was located within 10 minute walk of the ferry to cross over to Halifax.
For the hotel itself, it very dated and needs a major facelift. I couldn't shake the feeling that the room was dirty. The bed mattresses are very soft and have no support. Having a bad back, this caused me a sleepless night. The AC unit was super noisy and it very dated. The window...
I want to begin with saying that staff at the hotel were very accommodating. Our concerns and request were dealt with prompt service. The hotel was located within 10 minute walk of the ferry to cross over to Halifax.
For the hotel itself, it very dated and needs a major facelift. I couldn't shake the feeling that the room was dirty. The bed mattresses are very soft and have no support. Having a bad back, this caused me a sleepless night. The AC unit was super noisy and it very dated. The windows were super dirty. We will more than likely lean towards a newer or renovated hotel on our next visit.
Sorry folks!
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewNot to bad

L B
from Sackville NB

Submitted on 31-07-2016

Booked a room with one bed using Air miles, the reservation was done through the Air miles website. But when the wife and I arrived at the hotel the lady told my wife it was a room with two double beds. Said nothing could be done about it and "was this ok?". After just saying nothing could be done about it, I guess it kinds had to be ok. So needless to say, we each had our own bed. Like all the other reviews, rooms need to be updated...but I see with the review reply's they say they are updating...
Booked a room with one bed using Air miles, the reservation was done through the Air miles website. But when the wife and I arrived at the hotel the lady told my wife it was a room with two double beds. Said nothing could be done about it and "was this ok?". After just saying nothing could be done about it, I guess it kinds had to be ok. So needless to say, we each had our own bed. Like all the other reviews, rooms need to be updated...but I see with the review reply's they say they are updating.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - Harbourviewlovely view

nigerox
from Stoney Creek

Submitted on 01-08-2016

great location - close to restaurants/fast food.. very clean. nice business area with printer. lots of well lit free parking. room was very clean with nice comfy beds with no bed bugs. the door must have been really insulted because we didn't hear anyone in the halls... very nice.. too bad no breakfast was included..

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewPleasant and rejuvenating.

eeknuff
from alberta

Submitted on 03-08-2016

It was a great place to crash after our red eye flight from Calgary.
The beds were sumptuous. A taste of good Maritimes bedding.
The outdoor pool was heated and a wonderful way to end the day.
Certainly this hotel must be looking forward to renovating or updating but meanwhile it certainly met our needs.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewClean and Peaceful

winn07
from

Submitted on 10-08-2016

What a treat to stay at the Holiday Inn in Dartmouth! The front entryway is beautiful after recent renovations. And the checking in process was easy and pleasant. Although the room was somewhat dated, the beds were so comfy! I appreciated the cleanliness of the hotel overall, as well as the friendly and helpful staff. I spent a good part of the evening in the fitness centre - which also had lots of fresh towels, water etc, Thank you for anticipating the needs of your guests!

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewClean and great location

Dee V
from

Submitted on 12-08-2016

This hotel offers great location. Conveniently located close to the ferry to Halifax. Good price for the location and facilities. Would return and definitely recommend. Rooms are comfortable and have many options

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewIn rough shape.

JPTENIUK
from Saskatchewan

Submitted on 16-08-2016

We stayed here as part of a family vacation to the East Coast. We chose this location based on the fact it is within feet of the MacDonald bridge. Overall this place is in very rough shape. The rooms are quite small, the beds were hard and uncomfortable. There is an outdoor pool that was in good shape and had lots of chairs around for lounging. It took us awhile to figure out you have to go through the fitness center to get to the pool, just a really poor set up. There is lots of parking and lot...
We stayed here as part of a family vacation to the East Coast. We chose this location based on the fact it is within feet of the MacDonald bridge. Overall this place is in very rough shape. The rooms are quite small, the beds were hard and uncomfortable. There is an outdoor pool that was in good shape and had lots of chairs around for lounging. It took us awhile to figure out you have to go through the fitness center to get to the pool, just a really poor set up. There is lots of parking and lots of fast food restaurants within very close walking distance. The reality is that this hotel is in great need of a renovation. Its a good location but the facilities and rooms are just plain worn out. The elevators are very slow and often quicker to use the stairs. Also be aware that the hotel only has king and double beds, no queens. There is no free breakfast as noted in the ad either. If you are looking for a very modern comfortable place go somewhere else, if you are looking for a quick no frills stay, this is your place.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGreat place

emfoster85
from

Submitted on 17-08-2016

Modern hotel with very clean rooms. We had our dog with us and all the staff were extremely accommodating. Great laundry facilities and a fantastic outside pool for those sunny days. Also a very tasty breakfast buffet with friendly servers.
Within walking distance of the ferry so Halifax is an easy trip.
For the price we paid I am very happy indeed with our experience.

We stayed here on the night of August 13, 2016 as I was attending a family wedding in Dartmouth and this hotel had given a wedding rate of $122 including parking for the guests and it was close to the wedding venue. After having driven about three hours, I arrived at the front desk after 3 pm, when I understood I could check in. We wanted to change from our casual driving clothes to our outfits for the wedding. When I asked to check in, I was told there were no clean rooms and wouldn't be for ab...
We stayed here on the night of August 13, 2016 as I was attending a family wedding in Dartmouth and this hotel had given a wedding rate of $122 including parking for the guests and it was close to the wedding venue. After having driven about three hours, I arrived at the front desk after 3 pm, when I understood I could check in. We wanted to change from our casual driving clothes to our outfits for the wedding. When I asked to check in, I was told there were no clean rooms and wouldn't be for about an hour. In an hour, we wanted to be leaving to go to the wedding and I told the clerk this. She asked if we could go to the home of a friend or relative to change. I said no...I had understood we could check in at 3 pm. I suggested we could wait in the lobby until a room was ready or go to the cafe (which I saw advertised in the lobby) Again, she insisted there were no clean rooms ready and the cafe was not open. She said we could change in the public washroom. While I was not irate, I told her I understood from my e-mailed confirmation that I would be able to get into my room at 3 pm. I asked if other people has checked in for the night and she said they had. Then she said she would consult with her manager. Within a minute or so, a young man appeared and said he had a room for us so we were able to check in and get ready for the wedding. The room, # 115 was clean and the beds were comfortable. In the morning, I looked in the hotel directory to see if we could get breakfast in the hotel (possibly at the cafe that was closed at 3 pm the day before). There wasn't but there was a lovely breakfast menu to choose from and we could order it from Room Service for a $3 delivery charge plus the cost of the breakfast...an omelet was $14.25. We decided we would treat ourselves and go for that. I called the extension # given but the phone rang and rang about 20 times without an answer and no voice mail. I even tried a second time but to no avail. I presume the Room Service is unavailable and they hadn't bothered to remove the pages from the hotel directory. To be fair, there were two weddings at the hotel on Aug. 13 and guests from the offsite wedding I was attending were also staying there. However, I think they should be better prepared for early wedding guest check-ins. Under normal circumstances, I would have had no problem waiting to check in but with going to a wedding, I wanted to change my clothes. We were also disappointed in the lack of breakfast facilities. I thought there might be suggestions in the directory for nearby restaurants but there were just advertisements for take outs (pizza etc.) We looked in the yellow pages of the phone book and saw there was an Irving Big Stop in Enfield on the highway on the way home and that is where we went for breakfast!
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGreat View Of Halifax Waterfrount

Bill L
from Valparaiso, Indiana

Submitted on 29-08-2016

The hotel is undergoing construction upgrade but that was never a problem. It is within easy walking distance to the ferry (5-10 min) to go across to Halifax. We picked it for its view of Halifax waterfront and skyline, which were terrific. We were on the fourth floor and had a clear view of Halifax.
Will stay here again.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewDissapointing

Marc A
from

Submitted on 31-08-2016

I am an IHG rewards member. I used my points and my free anniversary nights to book a couple of nights at this hotel for a test I had to take in Halifax. As a reward member I am used to getting upgraded to nicer rooms as many hotels have done for me in the past.
Our room was on the 2nd floor. The top 2 floors were under renovation. It was my first time in Halifax so it was a little dissapointing to not get a good "harbour view" or any view at all. I spent the whole first day of my stay in the...
I am an IHG rewards member. I used my points and my free anniversary nights to book a couple of nights at this hotel for a test I had to take in Halifax. As a reward member I am used to getting upgraded to nicer rooms as many hotels have done for me in the past.
Our room was on the 2nd floor. The top 2 floors were under renovation. It was my first time in Halifax so it was a little dissapointing to not get a good "harbour view" or any view at all. I spent the whole first day of my stay in the hotel studying for this test I took over the next couple of days so it was depressing to be stuck in a room with no view.
In the morning we got our invoice under the door which stated we only booked 1 night and they had us scheduled to check out that day. Upon making the reservation I had to book 2 separate reservations since one was made with my points and another was my free anniversary night. But I specifically stated that I wanted that reservation to be combined with the other. I guess they over looked that because I had to go explain this to them to a lady at the front desk that morning. She then had trouble even finding the other reservation but she did eventually find it.
I ordered room service for dinner that night since I had to stay in and study. They asked how I would be paying over the phone and I told them credit card. When the food arrived she brought a bill and thought we were paying cash. Not a big deal but just unorganized. The lady who brought the food was very nice which is the only good thing I can say about this hotel.
The hotel being under construction made it very noisy and difficult to concentrate as well.
The next morning I decided to get up early to have time to grab a quick bite to eat before heading to my test. After I finished eating a worker asked me what room I was staying in and then preceeded to tell me that our room number isn't on his list as one of the rooms that has their breakfast included. This was a shock to me because I have not stayed at a hotel that had a breakfast buffet you had to pay for. Had I known this I would not have eaten there to begin with. He then went to the front desk and told me there was nobody listed as staying in the room number I gave him. So I felt as though we were being accused of something. Then he had us follow him to the front desk where I spoke with the same lady that had issues booking our room the day before. She told us there was nobody staying in our room even though she had been the same person to make the reservation. They then brought us a bill for $35 for a crappy standard free breakfast. They really should of made this clear that breakfast is only included for some people and not others.
I will never stay at this hotel again and would not recommend it to anyone. Highly unorganized. They do nothing special for rewards members like most hotels do.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewNo bar fridge, renovations underway, room not clean, not much in the area

Katyms
from Vancouver, Canada

Submitted on 04-09-2016

The good: friendly front desk staff, good meals on site (seafood chowder!) at Cafe 101. On site coin laundry is available.
The bad: the hotel is undergoing renovations which are needed, however this left the lobby/elevator/dining area in a bit of a construction zone. My room didn't even have a bar fridge (I was there for a week so this was quite inconvenient). I would find others' hair in the bathroom and the "clean" linens. The included wifi was spotty. The rooms were not well insulated and I h...
The good: friendly front desk staff, good meals on site (seafood chowder!) at Cafe 101. On site coin laundry is available.
The bad: the hotel is undergoing renovations which are needed, however this left the lobby/elevator/dining area in a bit of a construction zone. My room didn't even have a bar fridge (I was there for a week so this was quite inconvenient). I would find others' hair in the bathroom and the "clean" linens. The included wifi was spotty. The rooms were not well insulated and I had to run out to shoppers one night for ear plugs as the front desk didnt have any. The first night there I called for room service 3 separate times when they were supposed to be open: no answer. The area is a bit of a dead zone, especially at night. Nothing much around except a Shoppers Drug Mart.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewI'm sure the hotel will be great once all the construction is finished

HappyCanadian13
from Charlottetown, PEI

Submitted on 06-09-2016

Between the renovations at the hotel and the renovations of the nearby MacDonald Bridge not the best time to book at this hotel. We have stayed here before and liked the proximity to Halifax (easy if the bridge is not under construction and ease access to the ferry). The ferry is a pleasant 10 minute downhill walk and runs regularly. Cost is $2.50 exact change required. Trip last app. 10 minutes and takes you to the historic properties in Halifax.
Hotel renos have begun on the top floors (6 a...
Between the renovations at the hotel and the renovations of the nearby MacDonald Bridge not the best time to book at this hotel. We have stayed here before and liked the proximity to Halifax (easy if the bridge is not under construction and ease access to the ferry). The ferry is a pleasant 10 minute downhill walk and runs regularly. Cost is $2.50 exact change required. Trip last app. 10 minutes and takes you to the historic properties in Halifax.
Hotel renos have begun on the top floors (6 and 7?) so stay on lower floors if possible. Construction is Monday to Friday from about 8 a.m. so not too bad if you are staying over the weekend.
The young man at the front desk was very pleasant but poorly trained. I had to ask about platinum points, about parking and about the breakfast that was included with our room. After I asked he informed me there was a breakfast buffet or you could order from the menu. Not so, only the breakfast buffet and the buffet was less than you would normally get at a Holiday Inn Express.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewBetter management needed

Allan T
from Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom

Submitted on 08-09-2016

Room just about ok, excellent dinner, but very poor reception staff. No initiative, slow service, no sense ofcwhat to do. Management must improve their training. But the dinner was very good, with a waitress who did her job just right.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewOMG What a disaster!

scoopabove
from Seminole, Florida

Submitted on 10-09-2016

Went with a group, asked for a king bed room but they would not give me one saying that the group only allowed double beds for the price, 115.00 U. S. is not cheap for a room and they should have given me a king room and refused.
No fridge,
phone cord falls out of phone if you want to use it you have to hold the phone cord in.
Called front desk reported phone problem and the fact that housekeeping did not clean the coffee pot, their response "OK". Never offered to bring me a new phone or a c...
Went with a group, asked for a king bed room but they would not give me one saying that the group only allowed double beds for the price, 115.00 U. S. is not cheap for a room and they should have given me a king room and refused.
No fridge,
phone cord falls out of phone if you want to use it you have to hold the phone cord in.
Called front desk reported phone problem and the fact that housekeeping did not clean the coffee pot, their response "OK". Never offered to bring me a new phone or a clean coffee maker.
Paint coming off the inside of tub, very slippery, tub was dirty.
Went to get ice from the ice machine, it didn't work, went to lobby to ask where another machine was, they sent me to the end of the hall on the third floor, never offered to assist.
Breakfast I asked for coffee, they pointed to the pot on the table, coffee was cold
This hotel I am stuck in for three days and at 115.00 per night it is the worst hotel I have stayed in. Corporate will be hearing from me after this trip is over.
Overheard staff talk about a problem someone was having on the phone with a room, the manager said I'll talk to them, they will just have to deal with it.
Help was unpleasant. I mentioned it was late we hadn't eaten, the restaurant was closed, they never offered delivery service information or anything else to help us.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewWill never stay here again!

Ken P
from Shediac River

Submitted on 13-09-2016

Booked the room for two nights, the rate was higher for the second night "based on availability" Never heard that one before, usually the rate is the same for your entire stay. The coffee maker hadn't been cleaned, the room and restaurant had fruit flies. We were told they were attracted to the wine in the restaurant. The fruit flies were in our room and in the restaurant at breakfast as well. We didn't have any wine in our room or in the restaurant, a bit of a whopper there! To cap it off, when...
Booked the room for two nights, the rate was higher for the second night "based on availability" Never heard that one before, usually the rate is the same for your entire stay. The coffee maker hadn't been cleaned, the room and restaurant had fruit flies. We were told they were attracted to the wine in the restaurant. The fruit flies were in our room and in the restaurant at breakfast as well. We didn't have any wine in our room or in the restaurant, a bit of a whopper there! To cap it off, when we opened the curtains, there was a pair of bathing trunks on the floor beside the chair, so much for housekeeping. We were offered a free breakfast for our troubles, had we paid the bill came to $37.00 for two breakfast buffets, seriously, I have had similar breakfast buffets in downtown Montréal and Toronto for far less, minus the fruit flies!!!
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewGreat location

rjaudiman
from Dieppe, Canada

Submitted on 14-09-2016

My only caution is that this hotel is under renovation but don't let this deter you from booking a room. The hotel is only a 15 minute walk from the ferry to Halifax so it works well for a visit to downtown Halifax. Downtown Dartmouth is also an interesting destination.
The overnight parking rate is very reasonable.The hotel room was clean, the air conditioner was quiet and efficient. There are 4 real glasses in the room, not wrapped plastic. Our room on the second floor had the old-style setup...
My only caution is that this hotel is under renovation but don't let this deter you from booking a room. The hotel is only a 15 minute walk from the ferry to Halifax so it works well for a visit to downtown Halifax. Downtown Dartmouth is also an interesting destination.
The overnight parking rate is very reasonable.The hotel room was clean, the air conditioner was quiet and efficient. There are 4 real glasses in the room, not wrapped plastic. Our room on the second floor had the old-style setup with a separate sink on one side of the entry and a toilet/tub on the other. This results in a cramped (pardon the pun) experience in the toilet/tub area.
The room was a standard room with 2 double beds. Not an ideal experience for a couple. Perhaps it was all that was available as we booked late. Perhaps it is due to the renovation and limited bed types.
If you start your day with a hot breakfast it is best to pay with your room rate. The hot breakfast was an egg-like scrambled egg and overcooked meat. It is also interesting that the front desk is trained to show you your room number and not announce it to the lobby but one server asked quite openly and repeated our room number.
We will return to this property because it works for us.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewBook higher floors for view

Elle W
from New York City, New York

Submitted on 14-09-2016

The hotel is exactly as you would expect from a Holiday Inn as far as decor, cleanliness, furnishings, comfort. The breakfast is good, with excellent service. No waffles. Plenty of fresh fruit. If you would like a view of Halifax from your balcony, book the top two floors. Outdoor pool is alright. Check construction before booking, the next door bridge to Halifax was closed, so we could not walk across.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewWould be a good location if the Macdonald bridge wasn't closed on weekends.

CaptainBill1
from Florida

Submitted on 04-10-2016

Located conveniently next to the Macdonald bridge with good views of downtown Halifax (now for the problems). The bridge is undergoing refurbishment and closes early Friday evening and does not reopen until Monday morning. You have to drive to the Mackay bridge (15 minutes later) to get into Halifax. There are 7 floors at the hotel but floors 5-7 are also closed due to a refurb. The main restaurant is closed and there is just a small eatery open on site.
The service is however, very good and the...
Located conveniently next to the Macdonald bridge with good views of downtown Halifax (now for the problems). The bridge is undergoing refurbishment and closes early Friday evening and does not reopen until Monday morning. You have to drive to the Mackay bridge (15 minutes later) to get into Halifax. There are 7 floors at the hotel but floors 5-7 are also closed due to a refurb. The main restaurant is closed and there is just a small eatery open on site.
The service is however, very good and they try to accommodate all of your needs.
The ferry to Halifax is only a 15 minute walk away (a little scary walk late at night).
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewNot impressed

Marc C
from

Submitted on 12-10-2016

I have never had to pay for parking before. This is as annoying as having to pay for your first suitcase on flights. Also, internet password did not work for most of the time we were there. Finally, all elevators were out of service at checkout.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewDon't book here

Marco C
from

Submitted on 13-10-2016

1. Booked via Priceline in USD. Nowhere did it state this. Fine. Not their issue
2. Checked in, checked out. They double charged us their rate even though it was confirmed 3x we prepaid
3. Called and unable to get anyone to deal with this for a week or more. I've blocked out the experience.
4. Subpar hotel. For the price.
5. Only perk close to bridge into Halifax and close to amenities, grocery, timmies, mcds etc for a cheaper fast food experience.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewShould close until renovations are done

Huntlg
from Moose Jaw, Canada

Submitted on 13-10-2016

Nice hotel from the outside but the renovations are making the place a mess. Jackhammers at 8:00 AM are not my idea when I am on holidays. Restaurant staff were great but they are working in a little whole, no on tap beer, limited supply of anything. Worst Holiday Inn I have ever been in.

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewDidn't get what we booked - September 18, 2016

746walterb
from

Submitted on 16-10-2016

This was the first of two separate visits to this hotel within one week. It is conveniently located across from Halifax but undergoing major reservations. We booked a king room through Air Canada Vacations/Orbitz about three weeks prior but were told that due to construction changes they had no king rooms. This is poor management to let the construction firm over rule existing reservations. They gave us a double room. I tried to get some compensation through the hotel but they referred me bac to...
This was the first of two separate visits to this hotel within one week. It is conveniently located across from Halifax but undergoing major reservations. We booked a king room through Air Canada Vacations/Orbitz about three weeks prior but were told that due to construction changes they had no king rooms. This is poor management to let the construction firm over rule existing reservations. They gave us a double room. I tried to get some compensation through the hotel but they referred me bac to Air Canada Vacations. They were of little to no help. Will never book through Air Canada Vacations again because you end up stuck in the middle. Date of visit was September 18, 2016.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewDissapointed

Mike L
from Dieppe, Canada

Submitted on 19-10-2016

Booked two consecutive nights for a wedding taking place in the same hotel.
This hotel is very dated and should have gone through a major renovation years ago. It is also sold to another chain but it is still staffed by Holiday Inn employees. It is obvious to see the higher ups are not spending a dime on repairs. Desk staff are without their printer so each time they need a copy they must go to another office to retrieve it thus taking extra time. Bathtub porcelain is flaking, broken ironing bo...
Booked two consecutive nights for a wedding taking place in the same hotel.
This hotel is very dated and should have gone through a major renovation years ago. It is also sold to another chain but it is still staffed by Holiday Inn employees. It is obvious to see the higher ups are not spending a dime on repairs. Desk staff are without their printer so each time they need a copy they must go to another office to retrieve it thus taking extra time. Bathtub porcelain is flaking, broken ironing board which can be dangerous when ironing and it collapses with a hot iron on it. A dirty glass with a lemon seed stuck to the bottom but there it was with a paper cap on it indicating it was clean. Yuk!
Also a large piece of drywall with a metal door frame leaning up against the wall just outside the elevator. Only one serviceable elevator as the other is completely out of order so it can take a while to get it. We were on the second floor so I assumed I could use the stairwell but not so. There is a huge hand written poster taped to it indicating it is "only" to be used in case of emergency. Ok so if it's usable or safe for an emergency then why is it not permitted to use as a normal stairwell like in any other hotel or public place? I'ts either safe or it isn't.....which one is it?
Our view consisted of a humongous garbage bin triple the size of a normal one totally filled with construction trash. Why was it not taken away? This was a Friday night so it stayed there all weekend for the guests to see and just beyond that, two portable toilets. Nice view enh....
Will NEVER go back.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewOkay!

WhJet
from Ingonish, Canada

Submitted on 26-10-2016

Beds were pretty comfortable and rooms were fairly clean but the whole hotel is definitely dated! Under construction but not a lot of noise or signs of it! The food I believe at the restaurant could be great but it was very slow there and the food was not fresh! The main server was very adamant that they were closed pretty much at 9:30 and you pretty much had to be out by 10:00. Not a good reception!

Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewNice Location

wherewegoing71
from scotland

Submitted on 28-10-2016

We had booked this hotel the last night of our holiday to use loyalty points. We were a bit apprehensive on arrival as there was a notice up to advise of extensive upgrade work ongoing but we had no noise or disruption from that. Our room was on the 5th floor and had a balcony with wonderful view over to Halifax Waterfront. The hotel is walkable to the ferry terminal to cross to Halifax. Night time views were superb. Room was clean and very comfortable and we even went swimming in the open air p...
We had booked this hotel the last night of our holiday to use loyalty points. We were a bit apprehensive on arrival as there was a notice up to advise of extensive upgrade work ongoing but we had no noise or disruption from that. Our room was on the 5th floor and had a balcony with wonderful view over to Halifax Waterfront. The hotel is walkable to the ferry terminal to cross to Halifax. Night time views were superb. Room was clean and very comfortable and we even went swimming in the open air pool before leaving for the airport. Its on the right side of the bridge for Halifax airport too and the bus stop is very close that takes you to it. It's a short taxi ride from the Mic Mac Mall for shopping. On the downside we had little assistance or enthusiasm from the reception desk.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewOver priced construction site

Neil791
from Toronto, Canada

Submitted on 03-11-2016

I stayed at the HI Harbourview for 5 nights as I was in Dartmouth for the week on a course and was told that there was a preferred rate.
That said, the preferred rate was still quite high considering the extensive renovation of the property, and albeit I didn't hear much in the way of noise (mainly due to the fact I was out of the room during the peak times) it was blatantly obvious that the entire property was nothing more than a construction site with notices everywhere, stains in the carpe...
I stayed at the HI Harbourview for 5 nights as I was in Dartmouth for the week on a course and was told that there was a preferred rate.
That said, the preferred rate was still quite high considering the extensive renovation of the property, and albeit I didn't hear much in the way of noise (mainly due to the fact I was out of the room during the peak times) it was blatantly obvious that the entire property was nothing more than a construction site with notices everywhere, stains in the carpet, one elevator in operation, etc...
As has been mentioned already, the property is dated and very much in need of a refresh which at the moment appears to be happening on the exterior whereas the interior is desperate for a rehab and renewal. The room was large enough for myself; however despite asking for a single queen/king bed during my reservation i was given a room with 2 x twin beds and although the property is referred to as the "Harbour View" I would never know as my view was of the parking lot and Macdonald Bridge which leads to/from Halifax.
As a platinum member of the IHG program i was somewhat surprised to not be offered an upgrade which is supposedly one of the perks to the program and is something which has been offered in past properties outside of Canada as I doubt that the entire property is fully booked, especially at the inflated prices for the location. In fact, at the time of check in I found the front desk agent to be somewhat aloof and certainly present in body but absent in mind.
Due to the comparative lack of options on this side of the bridges, it seems that the HI has deemed it appropriate to charge an inflated rate for a sub-par product which is really quite sad. For the price paid I would have expected more amenities in the room as well apart from the coffee maker and WiFi which should more or less be standard in many hotels and especially those charging upwards of $150/night.
As mentioned, I stayed at this property out of convenience and in future I will most definitely look elsewhere and possibly opt for a longer commute in favour of a more modern and better maintained hotel.
Parking is also available in an open parking lot on site and if not included in your rate, expect to pay $9.95 per night
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewUnder Renovations

TropicalTibbo
from Musquodoboit Harbour, Canada

Submitted on 14-11-2016

We recently stayed at this hotel for a Christmas party for one night. The hotel is currently under renovations which is a good thing, because overall the rooms, hallways etc are very tired looking. They seemed to be cleaned but they were just tired looking, dark and showing wear and tear.
The ballroom was quite nice and the food was excellent. The table we sat at in the ballroom was set up for 10 people but we had 2 others who wanted to sit with us, so we all moved closer to fit them in, got e...
We recently stayed at this hotel for a Christmas party for one night. The hotel is currently under renovations which is a good thing, because overall the rooms, hallways etc are very tired looking. They seemed to be cleaned but they were just tired looking, dark and showing wear and tear.
The ballroom was quite nice and the food was excellent. The table we sat at in the ballroom was set up for 10 people but we had 2 others who wanted to sit with us, so we all moved closer to fit them in, got extra chairs from other tables and when we asked one of the staff for 2 more pace settings, we were told "no". When another staff saw that there were two extra people sitting at our table she brought us over two extra place settings without even asking. Not sure why the first server was so tight with the place settings (cups & utensils)
We were fortunate enough to get a room with a king bed (as requested) but many others in our group who booked did not (ended up with 2 doubles) and they were told they only had 7 rooms with king beds in the entire hotel- so from our group there were many complaints about the sleeping accommodations. Also the room did not have a mini-fridge and most hotels do offer ones in the rooms now. We really missed not having a fridge to keep cold drinks in.
Once again I realize that the property is under renovations but with two elevators only one of them worked, but the other did not state that it was not working. We pressed the button to go from the lobby to our room and when we stepped on the elevator it had a big ladder set up in it. We took this elevator because the other one did not come, but when we hit the button to go to our room the doors closed but the elevator did not move. Due to the long wait for an elevator we decided to take the stairs- thank goodness we did not have much luggage or have our children with us or this would have been a big issue.
The staff at the front desk were not overly friendly or welcoming- which I found to be a bit odd, but I only had to deal with them for a few minutes during check in & check out. When I checked in I noticed a sign about Aeroplan points and when I asked him about this be told me "to go online"....not offering to answering my questions was a turn off.
The party that we were therefore which was great- so it overshadowed the renovations and tired accommodations.
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Holiday Inn Halifax - HarbourviewHSC National Convention

Dan M
from

Submitted on 23-11-2016

2016 National convention was held in the conference rooms at the hotel.
Even though the hotel was obviously under massive renovations, the staff took very good care of us. The rooms were clean. The walls are a little thin, as I could hear the people next door to me talking.
The conference rooms are nicely spaced out and separate from the hotel, which was quite nice.